Eagle River Seed Farm and Potatoes USA have donated more than 600 pounds of potatoes to the Vilas Food Pantry in Eagle River, Wis.
Eagle River Seed Farm grows many varieties of seed potatoes for Potatoes USA and other customers, according to a news release. Seed potatoes are not seeds but rather potatoes that are used for planting. Seed potatoes are grown conventionally and are perfect for eating.
“We had these wonderful, nutritious potatoes available that we wanted to put to good use,” Clover Spacek, Eagle River Seed Farm general manager, said in the release. Spacek coordinated the bagging of the potatoes for local families.
“This is a busy time of year with potato planting, but the donation to the Vilas Food Pantry was an important priority for our team,” Spacek said in the release. “We’re so proud to be able to give back to our community.”
Potatoes are a nutrient-dense vegetable. A medium (5.3 ounce) skin-on potato provides nearly one-third of the daily value of vitamin C, along with 15% daily value of potassium and 10% daily value of vitamin B6, the release said. Potatoes also contain 2 grams of fiber, 1.1 milligrams of iron and 3 grams of plant-based protein.
“We appreciate the great partnership we have with Eagle River Seed Farm, and we’re glad these potatoes could help folks in need,” John Lundeen, director of research for Potatoes USA, said in the release. “We’re happy to support the Vilas Food Pantry in its mission to provide people quality food in a caring environment.”
